<![CDATA[The Horse on Audio]]>9348b8ef-76fd-5f2b-8634-49f390a5c8daWed, 24 Jun 2026 17:57:18 +0000Captivate.fmAshley Winchhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/60fb06ef-79ff-44f7-aebc-f7b5dfdd93a1/LIWrdgXPl4axyOdSIJXrUzDs.jpgThe Horse on AudioAshley WinchAshley WinchWelcome to The Horse on Audio, where trusted health information comes to you wherever you are. We’re bringing you some of our most popular articles in audio format so you can stay up to date on the latest in horse care, veterinary research, and management tips. These listener-friendly versions are designed for busy horse owners like you and veterinary professionals who want reliable, science-based information. So, whether you’re mucking stalls, on the road, or just enjoying a quiet moment in the tack room we’ve got you covered.https://the-horse-on-audio.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastHow to Help Your Horse Avoid Heat Stress This SummerHow to Help Your Horse Avoid Heat Stress This SummerLong summer days give us more time with our horses, but along with them come scorching heat indexes. Adjusting to the heat is no new task for horses or horse owners, but it’s important to be sure you’re prepared to help your barn sail through the summer easy breezy. Follow these steps to keep your horse cool and comfortable in the heat.

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]]>Long summer days give us more time with our horses, but along with them come scorching heat indexes. Adjusting to the heat is no new task for horses or horse owners, but it’s important to be sure you’re prepared to help your barn sail through the summer easy breezy. Follow these steps to keep your horse cool and comfortable in the heat.

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]]>05ed1715-a327-4aa1-991b-63101699d960Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -060005:02falsefull886 Myths About Cooling Horses in Hot Weather6 Myths About Cooling Horses in Hot WeatherIs it harmful to spray cold water on a hot horse? Should you scrape your horse after hosing him? Two experts bust common myths about cooling horses in hot and humid weather.

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]]>Is it harmful to spray cold water on a hot horse? Should you scrape your horse after hosing him? Two experts bust common myths about cooling horses in hot and humid weather.

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]]>58b4ae42-bf67-414e-98b5-fbd580839ae7Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -060007:20falsefull77Joint Injury in Horses: What to Do Before the Vet ArrivesJoint Injury in Horses: What to Do Before the Vet ArrivesAlways treat wounds near joints as emergencies. An equine veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.

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]]>Always treat wounds near joints as emergencies. An equine veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.

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]]>821ba31f-ec16-461d-9d96-0efaff5254feThu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -060002:43falsefull66How to Recognize Equine Pasture AsthmaHow to Recognize Equine Pasture AsthmaLearn more about this respiratory disease and how it affects adult horses housed on pasture.

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]]>Learn more about this respiratory disease and how it affects adult horses housed on pasture.

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]]>3050bab1-5de5-489b-8635-aaf6adbd777fFri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 -060005:18falsefull55Fix Easy-Keeper Feeding MistakesFix Easy-Keeper Feeding MistakesEasy-keeper owner Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD, a professor of equine nutrition at the North Carolina State University Department of Animal Science, in Raleigh, shares the top mistakes she sees owners of easy keepers making and how to get back on track.

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]]>Easy-keeper owner Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD, a professor of equine nutrition at the North Carolina State University Department of Animal Science, in Raleigh, shares the top mistakes she sees owners of easy keepers making and how to get back on track.

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]]>f48d7e71-a007-4bc2-810f-b6d6d23b66ebThu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 -060005:37falsefull44Nutrition and Recovery for Eventing (and Other Hard-Working) HorsesNutrition and Recovery for Eventing (and Other Hard-Working) HorsesRestoring muscle glycogen, rehydrating, and ensuring a horse’s diet offers enough vitamin E all help with recovery after strenuous exercise.

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]]>Restoring muscle glycogen, rehydrating, and ensuring a horse’s diet offers enough vitamin E all help with recovery after strenuous exercise.

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]]>c4e869ca-29d0-41ee-a82e-1d280ac5f68bThu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -060005:10falsefull33How to Safely Make Changes to Your Horse’s FeedHow to Safely Make Changes to Your Horse’s FeedIf you are thinking about switching up your horse’s brand of feed, consider these factors first.

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]]>If you are thinking about switching up your horse’s brand of feed, consider these factors first.

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]]>c79f4ae9-a8db-49bb-8e86-8decb60de95dTue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -060003:08falsefull22Pasture Grass Sugar Levels: When Are They Lowest?Pasture Grass Sugar Levels: When Are They Lowest?Grass sugar levels shift with time of day, season, and weather. Careful turnout timing can help prevent problems in horses with equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistace, or a history of laminitis.

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]]>Grass sugar levels shift with time of day, season, and weather. Careful turnout timing can help prevent problems in horses with equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistace, or a history of laminitis.

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